October 19 – 23, 2020
To celebrate the amazing staff of CNS, the College of Natural Sciences is hosting a special CNS staff celebration the week of October 19-23, 2020. Throughout the week there will be activities, special communications and the announcement of Staff Excellence Awards, culminating in Personal Development Days. Staff are invited to participate in the activities below and to be alert to surprise elements to come.
Virtual
Staff Celebration Week Begins
Monday, October 19, 2020
Stay tuned for a surprise in honor of our amazing CNS Staff!
Virtual
CNS Staff Trivia
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 2:00 PM On Zoom
Join your CNS Colleagues in a game of virtual trivia, with special guest appearances by Dean Goldbart and the associate deans. It’s every player for themselves as we battle wits to rack up points. Trivia questions will be based on a range of categories, but the real question is, are you game?
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Virtual
Happiness TED style talk with Professor
Raj Rangunathan
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:00 AM On Zoom
In this 15-minute talk, Professor Raj Raghunathan will highlight the reasons why happiness doesn't just feel good, it is also functional (i.e., improves success). He'll also briefly touch on the 5 main determinants of a happy and fulfilling life.
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CNS Staff Excellence Awards Announcement
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The Staff Excellence Awards were established 20 years ago to recognize excellent work performance by college staff whose efforts to impact their department or unit goes above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of their job. Look for an announcement on Thursday recognizing the 2020 Staff Excellence Awards recipients.
Staff Personal Development Days
You Choose: Thursday, 10/22 OR Friday, 10/23 OR Monday, 10/26, 2020
Staff are encouraged to enjoy a half-day of self-led personal development. Staff may choose from a morning or afternoon October 22, 23, or 26. Staff should coordinate with their manager or supervisor when scheduling personal development time. There will be no changes to time-keeping procedures.
